The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), announced Emily Poladian, president, Firestone Industrial Products, as the newest member of the HDMA board of directors.
The HDMA board of directors is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and satisfaction of the members of HDMA, whose strategic mission is to advance the commercial vehicle supplier industry and the business interests of its members.
“I’m excited to join the HDMA board of directors and contribute to the association’s mission to advance the commercial vehicle supplier industry,” says Poladian. “I’m looking forward to this new role and working with the board during this transitional period in the industry.”
“The addition of Emily to the HDMA board of directors is a major win for the entire commercial vehicle supplier industry,” says Collin Shaw, president and COO of HDMA. “Her extensive industry and leadership experience are positive additions to the overall experience of the board.”
Other executives serving on the HDMA Board of Directors are:
- Dominic Grote – President & CEO, Grote Industries
- Matt Joy – President & CEO, Hendrickson International
- Bill Long – President & CEO, MEMA
- Collin Shaw – President & COO, HDMA
- Tim Musgrave – President & CEO, Pressure Systems International
- Jon Coll – Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales & Services, Allison Transmission
- Walt Frankiewicz – President, Haldex NA
- Jason Gerding – Group President – Heavy Duty Transportation, Marmon Highway Technologies
- Mike Hawthorne – President & CEO, Bendix Commercial Vehicles
- Rob Phillips – CEO, Phillips Industries
- Chris Villavarayan – CEO & President, Meritor Inc.
